Jammu, July 17 -- The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has refused bail to a juvenile accused in a "serious narco-terrorism" case, citing grave nature of offences and national security concerns.

The juvenile, whose identity is withheld in compliance with legal provisions, was apprehended in connection with a narco-terror case investigated by State Investigation Agency (SIA) registered at Police Station Samba/SIA Jammu. The case involves grave offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act U(A)PA, NDPS Act, Arms Act, Foreigners Act, and the Enemy Agents Ordinance.

Although a minor at the time of arrest, the Juvenile Justice Board declared the accused to be tried as an adult on the severity of the offences and his demonst...